Job description
Services & Maintenance Manager – Facilities Management
Brighton, Sussex
Multi-Site Education Portfolio
Salary: £42,000 +Excellent Benefits
25 Days Holiday + BH
We’re seeking an experienced Services & Maintenance Manager to lead Hard Services across a Multi-Site education estate in Brighton.
This hands-on role oversees engineers, contractors, compliance, and service delivery to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality FM operations.
You will drive excellent service standards, maintain strong safety and statutory compliance, and deliver a consistently positive customer experience.
Your leadership will be central to upholding the reputation and performance of the PPP Facilities Management service.
The Role
About You
Brighton, Sussex
Multi-Site Education Portfolio
Salary: £42,000 +Excellent Benefits
25 Days Holiday + BH
We’re seeking an experienced Services & Maintenance Manager to lead Hard Services across a Multi-Site education estate in Brighton.
This hands-on role oversees engineers, contractors, compliance, and service delivery to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality FM operations.
You will drive excellent service standards, maintain strong safety and statutory compliance, and deliver a consistently positive customer experience.
Your leadership will be central to upholding the reputation and performance of the PPP Facilities Management service.
The Role
- Manage reactive & planned maintenance across multiple school sites.
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring correct staffing, skills and training.
- Oversee electrical testing, inspections, minor repairs and emergency breakdown response.
- Drive safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE procedures and statutory requirements.
- Monitor CAFM data, produce client reports and continually improve performance.
- Control budgets, resources and third-party suppliers, ensuring SLA delivery.
About You
- Strong background in Hard FM with proven team leadership experience.
- Skilled in electrical testing, installation, fault-finding and maintenance.
- Confident managing subcontractors, compliance and complex maintenance schedules.
- Competent with CAFM systems (Concept/Maximo/TopDesk).
- IT proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook) and detail-focused.
- NEBOSH (or willing to work towards), C&G 2360 / 2391–2395, NVQ Level 3.
- AP/RP experience desirable.
- Enhanced DBS required (provided by employer).
